Muireadhach Ua Flaithbheartaigh

Muireadhach Ua Flaithbheartaigh (died 1121) was King of Iar Connacht.

Biography

According to the Annals of the Four Masters, sub anno 1121:

A hosting by Toirdhealbhach son of Ruaidhrí into Munster, and he burned Ciarraighe Luachra and went from there eastwards through Munster, and burned Ua Caoimh's house on the bank of the Abha Mhór, and his scouts came to Magh Ceithniuil and Druim Fínghin. On that day were killed Muireadhach Ua Flaithbheartaigh, king of Iarthar Connacht, and Aodh Ua hEidhin, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne, to avenge the profanation of Mo-Chuda, although Toirdhealbhach made compensation for the plundering. An encampment by Toirdhealbhach son of Ruaidhrí at Magh Biorra during the winter, and he made a settlement between Clann Charthaigh and Síol Briain, and they both submitted to him.

Preceded by
Brian Ua Flaithbertaigh
King of Iar Connacht
after 1117–1121
Succeeded by
Conchobhar Ua Flaithbheartaigh

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